Ogun Deep Sea Port Construction Set To Begin In November
Construction of the over $7 billion Gateway Deep Sea Port and Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone in Ogun Waterside is expected to commence in November, Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced.
Abiodun disclosed this in a post on X on Monday, stating that the project would move into the construction phase immediately after the groundbreaking ceremony.
The governor said the development followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ogun State Government and DP World MEA FZE in Paris, witnessed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to him, the agreement marks a significant shift from the planning stage to the implementation of the ambitious maritime project.
“We are pleased to announce that construction of the over $7 billion Gateway Deep Sea Port and Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone in Ogun Waterside will commence in November, immediately after the groundbreaking ceremony,” Abiodun said.
He added that the project was expected to be substantially completed within two and a half years.
The governor said the deep sea port would play a major role in unlocking Ogun State’s maritime and economic potential, while attracting investments, creating employment opportunities and positioning Ogun Waterside as a major maritime hub in West Africa.
Abiodun also linked the project to ongoing efforts to improve transportation infrastructure in the state, particularly in Ogun East.
He cited the rehabilitation of the Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode–Ore Road and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as key projects expected to strengthen connectivity and support economic activities across the region.
Beyond the maritime sector, the governor said his administration was also exploring other economic opportunities, including the development of bitumen deposits in the Ijebu East axis and the crude oil potential identified in parts of the state.
Abiodun expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for his support for the deep sea port project, describing it as a historic development for Ogun State.
He assured residents and investors that his administration would continue to pursue policies and projects aimed at attracting investments, creating jobs and delivering sustainable economic growth across the state.
